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Lisa Goodwin

5 signs to look for whether your hair has been damaged! 💇‍♀️

How to tell if your hair might be damaged? Knowing the signs is the first step to getting your hair back on track Here are 5 common signs of damaged hair: 1️⃣ Dry Hair: Does your hair and scalp feel dry and brittle? This often leads to breakage and a rough texture. Solution: Combat dryness by moisturizing and sealing your hair often. This means using both a moisturizer and an oil or butter to keep it hydrated. 2️⃣ Frizz: Frizzy hair is frequently a result of dryness or being handled too roughly. It happens when the hair's outermost layer, the cuticle, doesn't lie flat. Solution: Try using a bit of cool water when rinsing out your conditioner; it helps close the cuticle and flatten those layers. 3️⃣ Noticeable Breakage: While some breakage is normal, it becomes a problem when it's noticeable. Everyday styling, or even your hair rubbing against clothing, can cause this. Solution: Protective styling is an excellent way to prevent breakage. 4️⃣ Breaking Point: Does your hair seem to grow to a certain length and then consistently break off? Often, culprits are clothing items like big scarves or hats, which cause friction. Solution: Wearing your hair off your shoulders and frequent moisturizing can help you get past that breaking point. 5️⃣ Faded Color: Sometimes, color fading isn't your direct fault. If you spend a lot of time in the sun or outdoors, you might notice your color dulling. Fading color often goes hand-in-hand with dry and frizzy hair. Solution: Be sure to use a color-safe shampoo or an all-natural cleanser. Are you noticing any of these signs in your hair? 👀👀 Share them, let's figure out how to fix them together! #HairCare #DamagedHair #HairHealth #BeautyTips #HairBreakage #FrizzyHair #DryHair #HealthyHairJourney #HairProblems

5 signs to look for whether your hair has been damaged! 💇‍♀️
Lisa Goodwin

5 Things Professional Hairstylists Would Never Do to Their Own Hair

We all have our hair routines — but when the pros talk, we listen. Hairstylists say there are a few things they absolutely avoid when it comes to their own hair. If you’re guilty of one or two of these, don’t worry — we’ve all been there. Here are 5 things to skip, according to the experts 👇 1️⃣ Conditioner on the roots Your scalp is where oil and buildup collect — conditioner belongs on the mid-lengths and ends, where dryness and damage live. 2️⃣ Skipping conditioner altogether Worried about feeling weighed down? There’s a formula out there for everyone. Just like your skin needs moisturizer, your hair needs hydration — especially if it’s color-treated. 3️⃣ Only using sulfate-free shampoo Sulfate-free shampoos are great for gentle cleansing, but sulfates can help give your scalp a deep clean now and then. It’s all about balance. 4️⃣ Drying ends before roots Always dry the roots first. If you don’t, leftover moisture from the scalp will travel down and re-wet the ends — which means more heat damage and time wasted. 5️⃣ Wearing too-tight styles too often Heavy tension from tight braids or weaves can cause long-term damage like thinning or bald patches. Loosen up — your scalp will thank you. #HairTips #StylistApproved #HairCareMistakes #HairCare #HairHacks #NoMoreFrizz

5 Things Professional Hairstylists Would Never Do to Their Own Hair
Angela Meyer

Curly Hair Wash Day: 10 Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again

I’ve had natural hair all my life. And after years of trial and error, I finally figured out what actually works for my curls. Here's what I stopped doing, and what made a real difference: 1️⃣ ❌ Skipping wash day → ✅ Wash weekly, no excuses. Your curls need that consistency. 2️⃣ ❌ Ditching shampoo → ✅ Use two: one clarifying, one moisturizing. Trust me, it changes everything. 3️⃣ ❌ Only cleansing the scalp → ✅ Wash the full length of your hair. Buildup doesn’t stop at the roots. 4️⃣ ❌ Over-detangling → ✅ Finger detangle first, then brush gently once. 5️⃣ ❌ Skipping deep conditioner → ✅ Use it every week, especially on the ends. Moisture = retention. 6️⃣ ❌ Leaving DC on for hours → ✅ Follow the label! Too much moisture can actually harm your curls. 7️⃣ ❌ Using regular towels → ✅ Microfiber or an old T-shirt Less frizz, less breakage. 8️⃣ ❌ Avoiding all heat → ✅ Use indirect heat (like a bonnet dryer) especially when needed for deep conditioning & drying. 9️⃣ ❌ Sleeping with wet hair → ✅ Always dry fully before bed To avoid breakage and fungus (yikes). 🔟 ❌ Trying every product → ✅ Stick to your holy grails. Simpler routines = healthier hair. Wash day doesn’t have to be miserable — now it’s actually kind of relaxing. 💆‍♀️ What’s your top tip for getting through it? #CurlyHairCare #WashDayTips #NaturalHairRoutine #3cHairType #4aHairCare #HealthyHairHabits #HairCare

Curly Hair Wash Day: 10 Mistakes I’ll Never Make Again
EpicEel

My Braids Held More Than Hair

I spent three hours that Sunday learning Celtic knots, fingers cramping as I twisted sections around my temples. The tutorial made it look effortless—loop, weave, tighten. My reflection showed tangled attempts and growing frustration. I wasn't really learning to braid. I was learning to hold myself together after he left, finding something my hands could control when my heart couldn't. Each strand I wove was a day I survived, each knot a small victory against falling apart. The intricate pattern became my meditation, my proof that broken things could still be beautiful. Now when I see Celtic braids, I don't think of the technique. I think of the woman who needed something to hold onto, and how she found it in the weight of her own hair, twisted into something stronger than she felt. #Beauty #HairCare #beauty

My Braids Held More Than Hair
ElectricEagle

My Quinceañera Hair Knew I Was Pretending

The curls were perfect. Too perfect. Seventeen bobby pins held my crown in place while I stared at this girl in the mirror who looked like she belonged in someone else's fairy tale. Everyone kept saying how grown-up I looked, how beautiful, how ready. But underneath that elaborate half-up, half-down masterpiece, I was still the same kid who cut her own bangs with safety scissors. The weight of expectations sat heavier than the tiara—my family's dreams pinned into every spiral curl, their version of womanhood shellacked with hairspray. I'd tell that fifteen-year-old now: the real growing up happens when you take the pins out. When you stop performing princess and start becoming yourself, one messy morning at a time. #Beauty #HairCare #beauty

My Quinceañera Hair Knew I Was Pretending
StellarSprite

I Asked for Warrior Hair. Got Myself Back

The barber's clippers hummed against my skull, taking away months of trying to please everyone else. In the mirror, I watched pieces of who I used to be fall to the floor—the careful length, the safe style, the version of me that never caused waves. I told him I wanted the warrior cut, but really I wanted to stop apologizing for taking up space. Every textured layer on top felt like reclaiming something I'd forgotten I owned. The soft fade wasn't just about following trends; it was about finally matching my outside to the fight I'd been carrying inside. Now when I run my fingers through these messy, imperfect pieces, I remember: some battles aren't won with swords. Sometimes you just need the courage to look like yourself again. #Beauty #HairCare #beauty

I Asked for Warrior Hair. Got Myself Back